If you’re looking to pass some time while you wait for an official tour of the caves, or if you just want to stretch your legs out in the open, this nature trail is a short walk around the Lehman Caves entrance. You’ll encounter the typical species of the Great Basin National Forest plants and animals and get a feel for what wild Nevada is all about.

Intersecting with a number of trails in the Great Basin National Park including Pole Canyon and Baker Lake trails, the Timber Creek trail offers several options for extra adventuring. This trail travels along the Timber Creek, a dry or intermittently flowing creek of no significant moisture (except in a flash flood!). Be sure to bring sunscreen and water for this desert trail.

One of a few trails that enters the park from the west, this trail must be accessed from dirt roads that run off of State Route 93 southeast of Ely. The trail itself is a moderately steep but short trail running from the canyon’s mouth into some of the steep western slopes between Lincoln and Granite peaks.

At 2500 feet of total climb, you may balk at this trail at first. But the distance of over 7 miles each way means that this is a relatively light slope of moderate difficulty, though it does get steeper towards the end. Remember to bring extra supplies for the longer trek through the Nevada desert.

Burbank Hills has over 98 miles of trails through the Burbank Hills Mountains. Routes have great scenery and good ATV riding. There is a good opportunity to see wildlife and several primitive camping spots. Delta is the nearest town with services. This is route #9 and begins at Pruess Lake Trailhead and is easy riding.

Burbank Hills has over 98 miles of trails through the Burbank Hills Mountains. Routes have great scenery and good ATV riding. There is a good opportunity to see wildlife and several primitive camping spots. Delta is the nearest town with services. This is route #7 and begins at Pruess Lake Trailhead making a loop back to the lake.

This 2500 foot climb over 3 ½ miles of fading trail (each way) is a great adventure for those with a taste for places with less obvious paths. The trail is along a National Forest road which may or may not be well kept, so sometimes it requires a keen eye and a little experience to follow this trail into the mountains, which makes this best for more experienced persons. Make sure to pack plenty of water, and equipment to help you get out should you get lost (e.g. maps, compass, etc.) wouldn’t be a bad idea, either.

This is one of the rare trails of the Great Basin National Forest that starts outside (west of) the central attractions of the park and also intersects with other trails to take you into the more popular central attractions. Willard Creek intersects with the Cabin Outlook or Strawberry area trails, leading further into the park if you prefer a longer or one-way adventure. Be sure to pack water in as none of drinkable quality exists along this trail.

Among the lesser known trails of the Great Basin National Park, Cabin Outlook begins at the same trailhead as Blue Canyon Springs and Buck Mountain. This is a flatter trail which leads into the foothills below Bald Mountain. If you’re looking for a less-challenging and more secluded option than Wheeler Peak and its ilk, this is a great option for you.

Featuring a short initial climb and then small undulating ups and downs at a more consistent elevation, the Osceola Ditch trail is an easy hike for adventurers of various experience and fitness levels. This trail is somewhat long, designed as an out-and-back trip, but the southern end of this trail is just a couple of hundred feet from a road should you prefer to arrange to be picked up instead of hiking back. Either way, remember to pack sufficient water and other supplies.